Questionnaire data comparing
program and non-program teachers indicated that program teachers felt more
valued as
professionals, felt less stress and pressure on the job, were less likely to
consider quitting teaching, and had a more
positive relationship with their students. Part of this higher morale
and greater commitment to teaching could be a function
of lower levels of discipline problems reported by teachers in the program
schools.
The following graphs are pictorial representations of the answers received
from teachers when asked the
following three questions:
How often do you lose your
temper with your students?
How do you feel about being a
teacher?
Have you seriously considered quitting?
